Branded lock app
Setup, control, status, battery, and alerts — on Wi-Fi, BLE, or Zigbee locks.
Tuya smart lock app development
Tuya smart lock apps, built on the Tuya App SDK
We turn your Tuya lock into a branded app product — access codes, sharing, and status that customers trust — and help you launch it well.
Built at the app and Cloud API layer. Lock hardware and firmware stay with the device and Tuya.
What we provide
Everything around the lock, in one app product.
Access codes
Temporary, dynamic, and one-time codes — online and offline.
Roles & sharing
Owner, family, guest, installer, property, or staff.
Activity & status
Unlock records, alerts, and lock state for users and support.
Cloud API backend
Dashboards, reporting, and multi-unit management when needed.
OEM → SDK migration
Move off an existing OEM app without breaking users.
The stakes
Access products leave no room for “close enough.”
Risk 01
Setup & pairing
A failed lock setup means support calls and refunds, not just friction.
Risk 02
Access sharing
Sharing a door isn't sharing a playlist — each role needs its own flow.
Risk 03
Status confidence
Users must always know the door is actually locked.
Access codes
Codes are where lock-app complexity lives.
We build the full lifecycle — create, share, expire, revoke.
| Code type | When it fits |
|---|---|
| Temporary (online) | Connected locks, scheduled guest access |
| Temporary (offline) | Locks without reliable network, generated offline |
| Dynamic / one-time | Single-visit access for guests or deliveries |
| Permanent / member | Owners and recurring household or staff users |
Offline & Bluetooth
Works without a network — handled at the app layer.
Bluetooth (BLE) near-field unlock
Open the lock over BLE without an internet connection.
Offline codes
Generated and cleared when the lock isn't connected.
“Shows success but didn’t open”
Verify the lock's real state before confirming, with correct feedback when app and lock disagree.
App and API-layer handling — flows, state verification, feedback. Firmware and embedded security stay with the device and Tuya.
Why us
Why teams hand the lock app to us.
01
Focused on custom Tuya apps
And locks are where the details decide trust.
02
Tuya-fluent
The back-and-forth with Tuya lands on us, not your team.
03
Judgment-first
We scope the first release to the flows that matter.
04
Migration-safe
Existing users and their access carry over.
05
We build the product
A lock app customers live with, not generic wiring.
Scenarios
The right flows depend on who your lock product serves.
Scenario 01
Short-term rental
Guest codes Auto-expiry BLE backup
Scenario 02
Multi-unit / property
Staff roles Bulk access Audit trail Cloud API
Scenario 03
Residential
Family sharing Daily control Status & battery
What you get
From plan to a product you own.
Plan
A one-page app plan
From a free scope review — the right Tuya path, first-release scope, and an honest cost split.
Build
A working branded lock app
The first release on the Tuya App SDK, flows scoped with you.
Deliver
Backend & handover
Cloud API pieces when needed, plus a documented, buildable handover.
Yours
You own it
App, source code, and store listings are yours. We own the Tuya coordination.
Common questions
Questions this page should answer early.
What exactly do you deliver?
A defined first-release lock app on the App SDK — access, code, role, and status flows scoped with you — handed over as a documented, buildable project you own. Backend via Cloud API when needed.
Can it create temporary or one-time codes?
Yes — temporary (online/offline), dynamic, and one-time, with full create / share / expire / revoke.
Does it work without internet (Bluetooth / offline)?
Yes, at the app layer — BLE near-field unlock and offline codes.
“Success” but the door didn’t open — handled in the app?
Often: verify real lock state before confirming, with correct feedback when app and lock disagree. Firmware behavior stays with the device and Tuya.
Which lock types?
Tuya locks across Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Zigbee. The connectivity is set by your lock hardware, so we confirm what your specific model needs — and what's in scope — in the free review.
Can you manage many units or properties?
Yes — roles, bulk access, and audit logs are app-side; cross-unit operations run via Cloud API.
Moving from an OEM app — do users re-pair?
Not necessarily; it depends on carryover, which we plan up front.
Start point
Tell us about your product.
What should stay simple, what needs control, and what belongs in the first release.
A smart lock app is one scenario within custom smart home app development — see how the path is chosen across product types.